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CVE-2000-0438

Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the "floppy" group to execute arbitrary commands via a long mountpoint parameter.

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

Buffer overflow in fdmount on Linux systems allows local users in the "floppy" group to execute arbitrary commands via a long mountpoint parameter.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
CalderaOpenlinux
Version 7.0
SlackwareSlackware Linux
Versions 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.9, 4.0
SuseSuse Linux
Versions 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.4.1, 5.0, 5.1
TurbolinuxTurbolinux
Versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2

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